The continued use of the drug despite the fact that it may be harmful and serves no medical purpose is:
A) substance abuse.
B) withdrawal.
C) addiction.
D) habituation.
C
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What is included in a gross death rate that is not included in a net death rate?
A. Deaths over 48 hours B. Deaths under 48 hours C. Outpatient deaths D. Fetal deaths
Which of the following constitute the effects of normal sleep on the cardiovascular system?
1. Tachycardia during slow-wave sleep 2. Vasoconstriction during slow-wave sleep 3. Hypotension with significant phasic elevations during REM sleep 4. Slightly decreased cardiac output during non-REM and REM sleep a. 1 and 2 c. 1 and 4 b. 2 and 3 d. 3 and 4
A cleansing agent that is toxic to living tissue is called a(n) __________________________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
You have been called to a local dialysis center for a patient with a bleeding fistula on her right upper arm. Despite all care at the center, the site continues to bleed. Your best choice in the initial care of the patient would be:
A) To apply a constricting band above the fistula B) To place a pressure dressing over the fistula C) Lowering the patient's arm during transport D) To allow site the bleed to wash bacteria from the fistula